Creative Boom

MARCH 21, 2022

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. Want to become a graphic designer? In the old days, that would have meant spending three years at university, then moving to a big city and interning at a design agency. All of which would involve a lot of upheavals, long commutes, and cost an absolute fortune. In the 2020s, though, all that's changed. More and more people are studying and working remotely, and Shillington , a global leader in providing short and intensive design courses, is at the forefront of th

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Spoon Graphics

MARCH 16, 2022

In today’s Photoshop tutorial I’m going to show you how to create an abstract piece of artwork using the pixel sorting effect, where coloured pixels of an image are stretched to create a detailed visual effect. Authentic pixel sorting is a type of glitch art that is usually generated by computer code, but we’ll be replicating the appearance with Photoshop’s built-in filters.

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BP&O

MARCH 22, 2022

Piedmont is a small city in California named after the European region in the shadow of the Alps (from the Italian piemonte, meaning ‘foothill’). Surrounded on all sides by Oakland, the neighbourhood has a population of roughly 10,000 people and an active charity scene. This includes the Piedmont Arts Fund, a nonprofit group that promotes and supports visual and performing.

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We And The Color

MARCH 21, 2022

With this series of six highly recommended online courses by Tina Touli, you can learn all the basics to master Adobe Illustrator. Tina Touli is a renowned creative director and graphic communication designer. In this set of six online courses, she will teach you how to use Adobe Illustrator, the leading graphic design software from scratch to create a range of striking vector designs.

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Speaker: Amber Asay, Creative Director and Founder of award-winning design studio Nice People

Understanding what trends are happening and how they’re impacting the competitive landscape is crucial to providing top dollar design strategy to your clients. With so many trends coming and going, it can be overwhelming to determine which ones you should capitalize on and which ones might not be worth the trouble. In this exclusive webinar with Amber Asay, we’ll explore graphic design trends that need to die, trends that are starting to pick up and why, trends that have come and gone, and how t

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HONGKIAT

MARCH 21, 2022

(Contributed by: Hetvin Vasoya). There’s no shortage of free animation software out there. But the quality varies, and it can be hard to find a balance between ease of use and professional-level results. These free animation software will allow you to make great videos without breaking the bank. Whether you’re a seasoned video producer, entertainer, investor, entrepreneur, or beginner looking to get started, these animation tools will help take your videos to the next level.

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Graphic Design Junction

MARCH 26, 2022

? Beautifully designed logos and creative logo templates , unique and modern logo concepts and ideas that you can use for branding projects, labels, apparel design, typography and any business. Photoshop PSD logo templates are fully editable with well organized Photoshop and Illustrated files. All are designed using creative methods so that you can easily make a guess about the brand by looking at the logo only.

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Spoon Graphics

MARCH 30, 2022

In today’s Photoshop tutorial I’m going to show you 5 ways to create the trendy Duotone look, the colourful photo effect where the shadows and highlights of an image are replaced with vibrant contrasting hues. This effect was popularised by the music app Spotify when it used the duotone effect in its promotional imagery of artists and bands.

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BP&O

MARCH 29, 2022

Cutting and creasing since 2010, Think is a design-driven structural packaging agency with an over-arching emphasis on form: ‘the neat bevels, the tight creases, the perfect fit’. The team of cardboard engineers has an international reputation thanks to its portfolio of award-winning work for global studios and brands, from startups to industry leaders, including Marx and Supply (New Zealand), OMSE.

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We And The Color

MARCH 15, 2022

Learn logotype and logo design for brand identities with this online course by Steve Wolf. As principal at Steve Wolf Designs, Steve uses his graphic design experience to support diverse companies in telling their individual brand stories through timeless visuals and strategic thinking. In his highly recommended online course, you can learn how to create a timeless logotype or logo for a brand or product by exploring different typography and logo design techniques.

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HONGKIAT

MARCH 15, 2022

An effective, well-organized workflow is a good thing to have going for you as a web designer. It takes a certain degree of skill to create one and a certain skillset to adhere to it. If there is a fly in the ointment, it is often one or more of the design tools and resources that make up a web designer’s toolkit. Difficulty in acquiring a needed resource or a tool’s design limitations can slow things down.

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Advertiser: Issuu

Brands must create and share impactful content to thrive, but they have less people, tighter budgets, and fewer resources to do so. Learn how to publish and market digital content with the same professionalism as organizations with million-dollar budgets.

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Eye on Design

MARCH 3, 2022

The first missiles fell at 5 a.m. local time on February 24. Following weeks of military build-up and increasingly antagonistic comments, Russian president Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine. As civilians fled their homes, towards the border or into underground shelters, the global creative community was quick to respond.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 15, 2022

Slow Afternoon Jams © Soumyaraj Vishwakarma. A designer and illustrator based in Baroda, India, Soumyaraj Vishwakarma creates digital artworks that are dynamic, otherwordly and intricate, celebrating those slower-paced days when we're able to forget our troubles and enjoy the simple things in life that make us happy. With vivid landscapes acting as colourful and detailed backdrops, Soumyaraj transports us to beautiful worlds full of bright flora and fauna – the kind of gorgeous settings that mig

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Designmodo

MARCH 22, 2022

This post is originally published on Designmodo: Free Illustrations: Trendy and Artistic Graphics that Tell Stories. The new trend in graphic design and illustration for web, finally, is art meets illustrations. People love illustrations. Whether it is a designer, developer or regular user, hand-drawn pictures always please the eye. They bring authenticity and personality to digital … For more information please contact Designmodo.

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BP&O

MARCH 22, 2022

Metamorphoses is a contemporary art gallery that curates unique pieces by makers who turn one thing into another. It takes a special interest in works that are inspired by the past while displaying keen attention to present issues. These pieces, selected by the gallery, are often drawn from a body of work by artists who reflect on aspects of cultural.

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As the design industry evolves, teams are facing new challenges and a need to produce more outstanding creative work than ever. Leaders must learn how to adapt their processes to solve today’s—and tomorrow’s—unique design challenges. In this e-book, you’ll learn how to establish your creative workflow and leverage the power of CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite to streamline the entire design process, from start to finish.

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We And The Color

MARCH 1, 2022

The creative people at studio Futura created this fresh, fun brand identity for Oop. OOP is an ice cream shop based in Qatar. Based on the friendly and familiar concept, the people at studio Futura created a visual experience that looks fun with a nostalgic wink. For the logotype, they went with the flow (literally) and played with the melting sensation of one letter into the other, personalizing the typography and avoiding edges for a round, wavy finish.

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HONGKIAT

MARCH 28, 2022

(Contributed by: Valery Alexeev). Instagram Reels — infinite feed with short vertical videos — were initially introduced in the middle of 2020 but got viral and spread worldwide only by the end of 2021. This good-quality copy of TikTok from Mark Zuckerberg is becoming a real game-changer nowadays. And here is the reason why you should start shooting your Reels: The previous prominent Instagram feature — Stories — became popular quickly because it shows your personality in

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Eye on Design

MARCH 7, 2022

Design does not exist in a vacuum. We are constantly and simultaneously surrounded by textures, contours, smells, sights, and sounds. As designers, we should consider all of the senses when we design—not only so we can more fully connect to our audience, but also so we can be more inclusive. Every person brings their individual history with them when experiencing a design.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 14, 2022

Illustrations by šaška , Animation by Maryia Dziadziulia. In the midst of global turmoil, massive changes are afoot in the world of freelancing. But it's difficult to get a bird's eye view when you're on the ground. So every year, 99designs by Vista surveys more than 10,000 designers in 144 countries to get their perspective on how the profession is evolving.

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In today’s competitive markets, how do you make sure that your content not only stands out but performs well? How can you predict whether certain design choices will result in clicks, engagement, downloads, and other drivers of ROI? Shutterstock’s Creative Insights Report (Q3) is your window into the hottest trends that are transforming the creative world.

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SpeckyBoy

MARCH 28, 2022

The beauty of blogging is that it provides a way to express ourselves. We can do so not only through words, but design as well. The look and layout of a blog can say a lot about both the author and the contents within. And thanks to modern CSS layout techniques such as CSS Grid and Flexbox , we’ve never had more design possibilities. Whether you’re interested in something complex or minimalistic – there are plenty of ways to accomplish a given layout.

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BP&O

MARCH 31, 2022

According to Sweden’s travel and tourism website, craft beer enthusiasts will discover a ‘smorgasbord’ of artisanal, eco-friendly and organic things to drink there, with more microbreweries per capita than any other country (apart from the UK). Omaka joined the scene in September 2020, at the height of the pandemic, and with a slogan to match its fearless attitude: ‘taste before.

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We And The Color

MARCH 9, 2022

Create stunning vintage-inspired poster designs using this fully customizable poster template with two color options. Adobe Stock contributor @blackcatstudio created this easy-to-use vintage poster design template. Equipped with two design options, the template is characterized by circular graphic shapes. Thanks to the use of vector graphics, everything is fully editable in no time.

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HONGKIAT

MARCH 28, 2022

In the digital design world, both interaction design and visual design are significant to maximize user experience. Each of them works on digital platforms, including web and mobile applications. And together, they effectively mix technology with user instincts and aesthetic appeal to engage users on digital platforms. However, they make it possible in different ways.

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Speaker: Eden Spivak, Design Expert and Editor at Wix & Nir Horesh, Accessibility Lead and Senior Product Manager at Wix

When we design products or websites for people like ourselves, there are many others who are, as a result, left out. From visually impaired users who rely on assistive technology, to people with a temporary injury such as a broken arm, tech users are forever diverse and beautifully unique. The products we design can, and should, reflect the extremely wide range of human experiences and needs.

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Vandelay Design

MARCH 18, 2022

Design agency websites are ideal for inspiration because they often display a lot of creativity and use of modern design trends. Here is a showcase you're sure to love. The post 40 Impressive Design Agency Websites appeared first on Vandelay Design.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 17, 2022

After suffering from chronic pain for several years, Hong Kong artist Julie Lai used her creativity as part of her healing process, illustrating pivotal moments from her journey back to health. The resulting series, Chrysalis, is as though she is emerging from a cocoon. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Julie Lai studied Illustration at Falmouth University before returning home after graduation.

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Design Milk

MARCH 25, 2022

We know black and white is kind of our thing, but even we can’t resist the thrills of experimenting with color in our homes. Besides, color isn’t an all or nothing game. Even when used in small doses, bright and bold hues can instantly liven up a space and create a fun, joyful atmosphere. So if you’re a color-shy neutrals loyalist, or a color maximalist unsure of where to start, we’re here to tell you that there are plenty of easy ways to master color in your home.

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BP&O

MARCH 20, 2022

Cable Factory (Kaapelitehdas) is one of Helsinki’s most famous buildings, originally designed by the Finnish industrial architect Wäinö Gustaf Palmqvist in 1939. For many decades it was the largest building in Finland with a footprint of 56,000 m², and it remains one of the most iconic. In 1991 the site was redeveloped to become the country’s biggest cultural centre, housing.

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Speaker: Michele Berdinis

This session will answer business law questions that people are asking most during the pandemic. If my business can’t pay its bills, can my creditors come after my personal assets? Do I have to pay the rent on my co-working space or office? Can my clients cancel signed contracts? Can I cancel contracts for things I no longer need because my business has slowed down?

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We And The Color

MARCH 31, 2022

The 45th annual Artexpo New York just announced its programming schedule for April 7-10, 2022. This year’s program of the 45th annual Artexpo New York features an amazing series of daily activities for attendees, that includes the Spotlight Program , a closer look at several outstanding art galleries and artists chosen by the Redwood Art Group selection committee; Art Labs, a series of mind-blowing projects by leading galleries, art institutions, and art collectives within the fair; Meet T

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Graphic Design Junction

MARCH 22, 2022

Modern and clean business card templates design by creative artists and graphic designers. Each business card is fully editable, very easy to use and customize in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign & MS Word. You can easily change the color of the element itself in just one click. All elements, including the logo, you can resize without losing quality.

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Web Design Ledger

MARCH 22, 2022

Web designers generally become more efficient at what they do as they gain experience. This gained efficiency saves time and typically results in higher quality end products. Carefully chosen design tools and resources can have much the same effect. That they can enable web designers to accomplish more in a shorter time. Adding to their overall competence and adding value for their clients.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 28, 2022

The work of London-based illustrator and animator Anna Broadhurst is instantly recognisable thanks to its distinctive colours and use of dynamic geometric shapes. In fact, you've probably already seen her images adorn the likes of Facebook, Adidas and Creators Club. Having studied an MA in graphic design at London Met University and a BA in design practice at York St Johns, a future in illustration and design always seemed on the horizon for Anna.

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Speaker: Sean Adams, ArtCenter College of Design

Thomas Edison once said “Vision without execution is hallucination.” This statement applies not just to invention, but to graphic design. One of the greatest strengths of graphic designers is the ability to first develop a concept and then execute it to make it real. From visualization and ideation all the way through to actuation and execution, each step of this process takes skill and expertise.

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